Do owls come out at day time?

While most owl species are nocturnal, a few can be active during the day. For example, the short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) and the northern hawk owl (Surnia ulula) are known to hunt during the day. These species have adaptations that allow them to see better in low-light conditions, such as large eyes and sensitive hearing.

However, even those owls that are considered diurnal are more active at dawn and dusk, when the light levels are lower. This is because owls are still predators, and they prefer to hunt when their prey is less likely to be able to see them.

Therefore, while some owls may occasionally come out during the day, they are mostly active at night.